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The One Show presenter Alex Scott took to social media last night to pay tribute to Jamal Edwards MBE, son of Loose Women's Brenda Edwards, whose death was announced last night.The entrepreneur was best known as the founder of media platform SBTV, as well as his work as an author, director, and DJ.In an emotional Instagram post, Alex revealed that she is in a state of “complete shock” following the young star’s death.Alex, 37, posted two photos of her and Jamal together, smiling as they posed for the camera while wearing sunglasses. In view of her 1.3 million followers, Alex wrote: “You had an energy and a light that only few have, the kindest of souls that are hard to find, you brought a smile to my face always."We were literally just making plans…naaa..this is hard to take, I'm in complete shock.This ain't right!!”A post shared by Alex Scott MBE (@alexscott2)She continued: “Thinking of all your family right now and sending prayers.“You touched so many lives and the impact you had on this world will always be remembered @jamaledwards.”Alex’s post was subsequently inundated with messages of support and sympathy in the wake of the tragic news. BBC’s Bob Harris commented: “So beautifully put Alex. I am devastated to lose a friend.” Nikki Brown wrote: “I’m so sorry Alex.Sending love to you and his family and friends.” Nick Keir added: “So unbelievably sad.

Yungblud, Liam Gallagher and Ed Sheeran are among the line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual gig series at London’s Royal Albert Hall next month.A host of acts, also including Don Broco, Madness, The Who and a line-up of comedy, will play the iconic venue next month.“I’m so excited to be playin’ the Albert Hall for such an incredible and important cause,” Yungblud said of the March 23 gig in a statement.“It’s gonna be the most mental show the Albert Hall has seen in 150 years, if you think you disagree – come and find out for yourself, I dare ya!”Tickets for the shows go on sale on Friday (February 25) at 9am GMT here. See the full schedule below.MARCH 202221 – Don Broco22 – An Evening of Comedy hosted by Joel Dommett with special guests Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh23 – Yungblud24 – Madness25 – The Who (acoustic)26 – Liam Gallagher27 – Ed SheeranThe gigs will be the first Teenage Cancer Trust shows in three years, after the 2020 edition was due to fall on the first day of the UK’s very first COVID lockdown, and 2021’s edition also fell foul to continued pandemic restrictions.Speaking of the series’ return, TCT Honorary Patron and gig mastermind Roger Daltrey said: “Live music has been hit hard by the pandemic and it has been particularly frustrating for me that we haven’t been able to get artists on stage to raise money for this vitally important cause.“But we haven’t given up.

ITZY have shown their love for US figure skater Alysa Liu after she performed a routine to their song ‘Loco’ at the Olympic figure skating exhibition gala.Over the weekend on February 20, the 16-year-old American skater performed an energetic programme to the girl group’s latest single ‘Loco’ at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing. For her routine, Liu also notably incorporated moves from the song’s original choreography.The American athlete had been invited to perform at the Gala, which is usually reserved for medalists, despite placing seventh in the women’s figure skating event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Nadiya Bychkova has flown back to her native Slovenia to reunite with her "everything", her daughter Mila, after weeks apart.It is the Strictly Come Dancing star's first trip back home following the end of her engagement to Mila's father, footballer Matija Škarabot.WATCH: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova transforms with glam makeover amid Kai Widdrington romance rumoursTaking to her Instagram, the professional dancer posted two pictures of her and her daughter sitting together in a restaurant, enjoying a big bowl of ice cream.READ: Nadiya Bychkova pays emotional tribute to co-star following romance rumoursRELATED: Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova reacts to Kai Widdrington's sizzling modelling picture amid romance rumours"You are my everything," she captioned the beautiful snaps. Nadiya treated her daughter to a bowl of ice cream following their reunionIn her Stories, Nadiya revealed she was in Slovenia, tagging the country in pictures of her driving a Porsche."Perfect Sunday," she wrote alongside one of the photos.

Good Morning Britain stars have paid tribute to 'pioneering figure' Jamal Edwards following the news of his tragic death aged 31.The YouTube star and son of Loose Women star Brenda Edwards sadly passed away on Sunday.He gained fame after setting up the new music platform SBTV, which helped to launch a string of UK music careers including Dave, Ed Sheeran, and Jessie J.GMB’s Noel Phillips remembered Edwards’ legacy on Monday’s programme, telling audiences: "He was a pioneering figure in Black British culture and music in particular and hip hop, a trailblazer in fact.""This is a man who came up in a musical household and used that passion for music to give artists and so many young people a platform which they never had."And let’s not forget, these are artists who would never get played on mainstream radio, but Jamal launched SBTV."Presenter Susanna Reid added: "He changed the musical landscape by doing that."She continued: "Social media was awash with tributes last night."He was a hugely influential figure and obviously, we send our huge love to Brenda and to his family and to everyone affected."Richard added: Absolutely. 31 is terribly young.Other famous faces from the world of showbiz have remembered Jamal on social media.Loose Women star Denise Welch said: "My heart aches for my friend Brenda.

Paige VanZant clearly enjoyed her "wet and oily" koala challenge in a racy video clip on Instagram.VanZant, who fought on Dana White's promotion in both the strawweight and flyweight divisions, has long been a social media sensation and has modelled for both Nike and Columbia Sportswear.She also boasts three million followers on her Instagram account and certainly would have entertained the majority of them as she posed by a swimming pool in a bikini, alongside model @official_airwrecka who was also scantily clad."Welcome to the koala challenge, wet and oily," they announced, suggesting they had prepared their skin adequately for some close contact.Sure enough VanZant, 27, proceeded to pick her fellow babe up, allowing her to wrap her legs around her waist, and then she attempted to swing around the combat fighter's body in the manner of a koala.They seemed to think they'd conquered the challenge, with official_airwrecka exclaiming "we did it" as VanZant laughed hysterically.The footage left little to the imagination, with close up shots of the women's bodies, and it certainly seemed to go down well with viewers.Fellow celebrity Kendra Lust clearly wanted in on the action herself, replying with: "This is funny yet [fire emoji].

Chelsea captain John Terry has addressed the debate over who was better between him and former Manchester United star Nemanja Vidic.Terry and Vidic are renowned as being two of the best defenders in the Premier League’s history, with debate raging since they were playing as to who was to better player.The Blues star icon won five Premier League titles, five FA Cups and the Champions League over the course of his 20-year career at Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.Vidic also enjoyed an incredibly successful stay at Old Trafford, helping United to win five league titles and three League Cups. Both players were also perennial fixtures in the PFA’s Team of the Year, with both featuring four times, while Vidic was also named the Premier League’s Player of the Year on two occasions.Terry has now moved to address that debate and has admitted his admiration for the former Red Devils star.“Everyone will have different opinions, but Vidic was an unbelievable defender,” Terry said in an Instagram Q&A when asked about the debate over him and Vidic.

There is just one more episode of Euphoria left in season two and the sneak peek for the finale has been released online!

Edwin van der Sar is being hotly tipped to succeed Ed Woodward after saying he would only work for Ajax or Manchester United.

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Darren Fletcher has lavished praise on Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes while comparing him to a former team-mate who had the biggest "pair of balls" on the football pitch.

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Rival Premier League players are said to have asked questions about Manchester United while on international duty, ahead of the summer transfer window.

Manchester United have made two new staffing additions as they look to find the next Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.

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Manchester United - and it could have a big impact on the club's summer recruitment.Murtough was appointed the Red Devils' football director back in March, and will be tasked with trying to sign the likes of Erling Haaland and Declan Rice in the upcoming transfer window.There have been reports he could be heading for the exit door amid the fallout from the European Super League fiasco, which saw United and the rest of the Premier League's 'Big Six' pull out of a controversial breakaway plan just two days after it was announced.Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward appears to have become the first casualty of the debacle, with the Red Devils having announced he will step down at the end of 2021 - although it has been claimed he was preparing

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